AI Solutions Architect and Developer

Forward IT is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering end-to-end solutions—from cybersecurity and cloud migrations to physical security and large-scale construction. We’re looking for a hands-on technology leader who can turn cutting-edge AI into real-world business results, optimize our tech stack, and support our government-contract teams. Think of this role as part Chief AI Officer, part CTO, part project-management coach, and part on-call technologist. Key Responsibilities AI & Automation • Act as the power-user for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools • Build prompt libraries, API workflows, and prototype internal AI agents • Train staff on AI best practices and deploy automation for efficiency gains • Implementing AI solutions for logistics and maintenance operations at the US Marine Corp (USMC) Project & Process Optimization • Map workflows, apply PMI/Scrum/Lean tools, and remove bottlenecks • Maintain dashboards and project cadence to ensure on-time delivery Systems & Infrastructure • Administer and optimize Google Workspace, Slack, Paylocity, Microsoft 365, AWS/GCP/Azure, and SaaS tools • Manage websites, DNS, SSL, and hosting performance • Consolidate tools and negotiate vendor contracts Government-Contract Support • Troubleshoot tech issues for field teams • Organize artifacts for contract deliverables, audits, and compliance • Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, NIST 800-171, CMMC standards Contract Review & Training • Red-line proposals and subcontracts for scope, pricing, and risk • Run workshops, create playbooks, and coach teams to adopt new processes Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s in CS, IS, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) • 5+ years in senior IT, DevOps, or solutions-architect roles • Hands-on experience with at least two leading LLMs and prompt engineering • Track record in project delivery using PMI, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma • Full-stack web development & system administration experience • Understanding of NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP • Eligible for U.S. security clearance (preferred) Preferred Certifications: • PMP or PMI-ACP • CISM or CISSP • Certified Scrum Master • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt • AWS or Google Cloud Architect What Success Looks Like in 12 Months • 40%+ faster contract/artifact turnaround times • 20%+ tool cost reduction without loss of service • Company-wide dashboards & SOPs implemented • 75%+ of staff trained on LLMs, with 3+ automations deployed • 99.9%+ uptime and < 2s load time for corporate web assets Compensation & Benefits • Competitive six-figure salary + performance bonus • Health, dental, vision insurance • 401(k) with employer match • Professional development stipend • Flexible remote/hybrid schedule Apply tot his job Apply To this Job